I’m very excited about Day 2 of Breakfast Bytes.  In preparing for our next session I thought it would be a neat closing activity to have teachers comment on my blog, so they get some ”hands on.”

I like blogs because there are so many different ways to use them with students.  I first created this blog last spring when I took a class about web 2.0.  I’d like to expand this blog to write more information about technology resources that I find.  I’d also like to be apart of a classroom blog too!  After learning about Web 2.0 and blogs for beginners, what do you think?  Please share with me how you might use a blog with your students.  I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

The first day of Breakfast Bytes featured Subscription Electronic Resources.  These should be the first place you go when doing research with your students.  Why?  These resources are reliable, non-biased and kid friendly.  Sometimes it is difficult to find information that is the level that is easy for your students to read and understand.  Remember you can use these at home or at school but make sure you use the correct username and password.

World Book
www.worldbookonline.com – terrific online encyclopedia

Culturegrams:
http://online.culturegrams.com- excellent resource for geography and cultural information

eLibrary
www.proquestk12.com – tons of kidfriendly info and more!

Which resource do you think is the most helpful to you and your students?  Have you used these before?